Marin Weekend Family Fun for October 10–12
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch has a huge pumpkin field and attractions like a hay maze, games, tractor rides, and farm animals.
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Mickelson Pumpkin Patch has a huge pumpkin field and attractions like a hay maze, games, tractor rides, and farm animals. Friday & Saturday 9 am–10 pm, Sunday 9 am–8 pm.
- Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in the corn maze at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–10 pm and Sunday, 10 am–7 pm.
- Pick a pumpkin, brave the Haunted Village, visit the farm animals at Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–7 pm and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- See an air show over San Francisco Bay and tour a ship during San Francisco's annual Fleet Week, Friday–Sunday, air show starts at 11 am (11:15 am Friday);
- Novato's Grossi Family Farm pumpkin patch offers 4 acres of pumpkins, farm animals, hay maze, and more, Friday, noon–5:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5:30 pm.
- Experience classic cars, live music, and more at Novato's Nostalgia Days, Friday, 5:15 pm and Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Filoli's Nightfall is an enchantingly eerie haunted wonderland and an amazing evening experience, Friday–Sunday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- The Grand National Rodeo returns to the Cow Palace for two evenings of Western spectacle, Friday & Saturday, 6–10:30 pm.
- Take a train ride to the pumpkin patch for fall fun at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, Saturday & Sunday, 9:30–4:30 pm.
- Bring the family to the Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party at Roaring Camp Railroads, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3 pm.
The Snowbirds perform this weekend over the Bay at San Francisco's annual Fleet Week.
Friday, October 10
- Come to Hauke Park in Mill Valley for a pop-up storytime, Friday, 10:15 am.
- Drop in and keep cool this weekend at the Hamilton Pool in Novato, Friday, 5–7 pm.
- Enjoy festive outdoor carnival games and crafts and a pumpkin patch at Marinwood's Holiday Harvest Fest, Friday, 5–6:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos for Friday Movie Night at the Mart: Pixar's Soul for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
Meet firefighters, explore engines, and rescue units at this Saturday's Southern Marin Fire District Open House. Free for all ages - kids in costume get a treat!
Saturday, October 11
- Meet the animals at Rancho Compasión's Family Day in Nicasio, Saturday, 10 am. Reservations required.
- Come to Piper Park in Larkspur for an old-fashioned pumpkin patch, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Enjoy demonstrations, music, crafts, kids' activities, and more at Sloat Garden Center's Harvest Festival in Kentfield, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Enter your delicious creation in Marin Country Mart's 13th annual Pie Baking Contest, with categories for adults and kids, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Meet firefighters at the Southern Marin Fire District Open House in Mill Valley & Sausalito. Kids in costume get a treat! Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Corte Madera's Oktoberfest offers beer, food, music, and kids' activities, Saturday, noon–5 pm.
- Bring the family and join Park Rangers for an evening of fun and S'mores around the campfire, Stafford Lake Park, Novato, Saturday, 6–8 pm.
- Visit the historic Sonoma Barracks for a cozy fall campfire with songs and a marshmallow roast, Saturday, 6 pm.
Sunday, October 12
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live music at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Come run for a good cause at Mark Day School's Family Fun Run in San Rafael, Sunday, 8:30 am. Wear your costume!
- Hike to the West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais for a delicious pancake breakfast, Sunday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Browse for treasures at the Antique French Market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Join SFMOMA for Second Sundays for Families, featuring art making and storytelling, Sunday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Learn about creatures from the deep at Marine Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm.
- Celebrate San Francisco’s Italian-American Community at the Italian Heritage Festival & Parade, Sunday, 12:30 pm.
